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Littleton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Joint meeting

September 23, 2024

14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Mark Rambacher, Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Gary Wilson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

4. Gift Acceptance - Fire Department - $1000 from Digital Federal Credit Union

Appoint Steele McCurdy as Fire Chief for a term beginning on September 13, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Steele McCurdy as Fire Chief for a term beginning on September 13, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2027; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Steele McCurdy as Fire Chief for a term beginning on September 13, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2027; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Henry Fontaine as the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer at a Grade 16, Step 9

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Henry Fontaine as the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer at a Grade 16, Step 9; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Henry Fontaine as the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer at a Grade 16, Step 9; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the promotion of Jon Kazanjian in the Parks, Recreation, and Community Education Program, to the Program Supervisor position at Grade 12, Step 5

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the promotion of Jon Kazanjian in the Parks, Recreation, and Community Education Program, to the Program Supervisor position at Grade 12, Step 5; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the promotion of Jon Kazanjian in the Parks, Recreation, and Community Education Program, to the Program Supervisor position at Grade 12, Step 5; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The Select Board/Finance Committee vote to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 department revolving fund for Parks, Recreation, and Community Education from $1.5 million to $1.8 million

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board/Finance Committee vote to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 department revolving fund for Parks, Recreation, and Community Education from $1.5 million to $1.8 million; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board/Finance Committee vote to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 department revolving fund for Parks, Recreation, and Community Education from $1.5 million to $1.8 million; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

12. Zoning bylaw amendment to "Article XXVII: Registered Marijuana Dispensaries"

And Finance Committee adopt article recommendations 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 Option B and 11

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and Finance Committee adopt article recommendations 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 Option B and 11; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and Finance Committee adopt article recommendations 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 Option B and 11; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve and sign the Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Town Meeting Warrant; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Town Meeting Warrant; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Colin Knirk of Dirigible Brewing Company, LLC for wine and malt beverages for a community event...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Colin Knirk of Dirigible Brewing Company, LLC for wine and malt beverages for a community event located at Farm 359, 359 King Street Littleton, MA on Saturday, October 26 ,2024 between the hours of 1:00PM and 6:00PM; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Colin Knirk of Dirigible Brewing Company, LLC for wine and malt beverages for a community event located at Farm 359, 359 King Street Littleton, MA on Saturday, October 26 ,2024 between the hours of 1:00PM and 6:00PM; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Giuliana Castellanos as a member of the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Giuliana Castellanos as a member of the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Giuliana Castellanos as a member of the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Marianne Heer as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term expiring June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Marianne Heer as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Marianne Heer as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the request from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to utilize town land to build a trail connecting the Two Brothers Trail to Long Lake Park subject to approval by the...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to utilize town land to build a trail connecting the Two Brothers Trail to Long Lake Park subject to approval by the Conservation Commission and any other permitting agencies; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to utilize town land to build a trail connecting the Two Brothers Trail to Long Lake Park subject to approval by the Conservation Commission and any other permitting agencies; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) between the Town of Ayer and Town of Littleton for the provision of municipal sewer services to a portion of the Town of Littleton (254-260 Ayer Road)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) between the Town of Ayer and Town of Littleton for the provision of municipal sewer services to a portion of the Town of Littleton (254-260 Ayer Road); Seconded Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) between the Town of Ayer and Town of Littleton for the provision of municipal sewer services to a portion of the Town of Littleton (254-260 Ayer Road); Seconded Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the request from the Town Clerk to reduce the hours for early in-person voting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 to 8:00AM - 12:30PM

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request from the Town Clerk to reduce the hours for early in-person voting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 to 8:00AM - 12:30PM; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request from the Town Clerk to reduce the hours for early in-person voting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 to 8:00AM - 12:30PM; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

36 King Street Reuse

Approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meetings on September 9, 2024 and September 12, 2024

Minutes, page 7

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meetings on September 9, 2024 and September 12, 2024; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meetings on September 9, 2024 and September 12, 2024; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Karen Morrison made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Karen Morrison made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Morrison, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

From the Littleton Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2022 from the town’s Laserfiche records portal (Meeting Minutes > Select Board) and 2022 on from the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Littleton, “Meet Your Select Board” page on the town website. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.

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